A man has been seriously injured after being jumped by a gang on a street.

The assault happened on Auchenbothie Road in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, at 2.30pm on Monday.

As many as four men jumped out of a car and struck the 40-year-old over the head with a weapon.

The gang got back into the vehicle and fled near St Francis Church.

The man was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital with serious head injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.